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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1932
Page
4
A compact reflection notes that a person’s inner mindset shapes outward identity, citing the biblical verse Proverbs 23 7. The saying emphasizes the link between thoughts and character as a guiding principle for behavior.
March in Iowa brings a feeble lion mood with blustery days. The writer notes normal March weather with some regions still snow bound, contrasting northern snow with southern milder, while recalling last summer's drought and how heavy snow protects against drought.
The article argues for continued business as usual while urging intelligent conservation investments. It cautions against unnecessary reclamation projects, emphasizes flood control, reforestation, soil quality, and water power, and stresses consideration for settlers on claimed lands. It also urges abandoning foolish projects and planning for future well-being.
The speaker argues for large flood control spending including dam building and re timbering to stabilize rivers in the Mississippi Missouri Ohio basins. He laments soil erosion turning fertile lands to barren stretches and warns future generations will bear the cost without decisive action.
A health guidance piece asks readers to assess daily habits such as outdoor exercise sleep nutrition hydration ventilation hygiene and regular medical visits. It promotes steady routines and mindful living as keys to a healthier life.
The writer rails at the ongoing Sino Japanese conflict, arguing the war is inexcusably unjust. He questions the basis for cause and condemns the killing of civilians, urging clear justification for the violence.
A brief style guide row explains correct past participle summons and pronunciation tips. It also flags common misspellings like summonded and mispronunciations of words such as ambassador and observe.
Dr KE T Wickham cites very slow progress toward a national holiday on our birthday. The column argues for the spelling crumbs over cerams and notes Albert Donovan’s support. The writer and Albert dispute the Ladies Home Journal stance and hope the office reader sees the piece.
A Prairie Town voice denounces kidnapping methods and vows severe penalties for anyone who harms children. The remark condemns child victimization and calls for justice against the Lindbergh case perpetrators.
Milburn McKay and Dick McCleery Junior discuss Christmas gifts with a quip about a gun and a cannon. Harrison Dodder recalls a boy pushing his baby sister in a new carriage and a friend’s blunt question about payment, prompting the boy’s wry reply that it is a free wheeling job.
A collage of quirky lines and snippets from local papers includes a plea about returning a grandmother’s appendix, jokes about debts and springs, a grasshopper tale from South Dakota, and brief items from Keota Eagle Kalona News and other columns.
In a tense scene Worthy Willie stops a kiss that endangers Mayor as Baby Mudor clings to the mayor’s coat. The crowd cheers the dog’s narrow rescue while Pinky and Peachy head home with their mother absent.
Mrs Harriet Lulu Carstensen sister of Ernest Dean of Kalona died in Walla Walla Washington. Born April 20 1877 in Osceola Iowa she attended Oskaloosa schools Penn College Bryn Mawr College and the University of Washington later serving as librarian at Whitman College in Walla Walla. She is survived by four brothers and two sisters and the body will be shipped for entombment in Tacoma with services at Buckley King funeral church Saturday at 3 30 p m led by Rev R H McGinnis.
Des Moines reports a state legislative committee on reduction of expenditures will convene next Tuesday to seek means of cutting school costs. County city and consolidated superintendents invited, with county advisory committees to follow. Attendees include Anna Johnson Fort Dodge Thomas Johnson Dakota City Mary Rathke Glenwood Laure Leonard Connell Bluffs KK G Meyers West Union BE C Lynn Donnelson George H Kellogs Navada Edna Gibbs Greenfield Marie Sorum Estherville Clarence McCracken Centerville Rt A Morris Jefferson William A Jewett Waterloo.
A lighthearted note from the St Louis Globe Democrat questions whether a mule’s kick has been removed by evolution and if the animal now comprehends its newly acquired meekness.
A clippings page notes that the League of Nations avoids calling actions wars between China and Japan. Kalona News discusses local unemployment and building optimism, urging job creation and investment. An incident at a gas station involves stolen gasoline and a water-filled can, with a call to readers to report fuel theft.
The Des Moines Register straw poll on prohibition and statewide offices suggests many upsets this fall. It notes Polk county shows strong opposition to prohibition but cautions that the county does not reflect the entire state.
The Sigourney Review notes a USDA dissertation on hog prices, criticizing it as needlessly detailed. It jokes that a simple statement would have conveyed the point: prices are too low.
The Iowa State College press sheet Better Iowa reports nineteen Ames boys are enrolled in a cooking course led by Miss Louise L. Engle. The instructor may be a key draw for student interest.
The article recalls George Washington as the Father of His Country and urges Americans to heed his teachings. It warns that modern governance risks becoming too bureaucratic and calls for reforms during the Bicentennial to honor his memory and preserve the republic.
A local filling station proprietor from Riverside tells of a trick he played on a man who had approached the shop for an innocent purchase but walked away unsettled after the humorous deception.
The Winfield Beacon notes Chicago residents raised about $75 000 for a prize fight last week while salaries for teachers and public officials could not be funded. The piece argues people seem to have money for preferred activities but not for essential public needs.
Illinois agricultural association announced a new rule allowing Mississippi Valley livestock producers to ship by rail in loads as small as one third of a car. The decision follows a railroads policy adjustment and aims to ease transport for farmers in the region.
The ruling lowers the minimum weight for cattle hogs and sheep to 6000 pounds from 22000, to spur rail shipment to nearby markets. Applies to single line traffic within 500 miles and lasts one year. Affects Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri.
Edward J. Owens of 86 Falmouth Street Boston says Pape's Diapepsin cured his coffee related indigestion. He claims improved appetite and sleep after using the candy like tablets which stop heartburn gas belching nausea headaches and other symptoms as soon as trouble starts.
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